Art and culture

Arts and cultural development in the CBD will ensure it comes alive with cultural offerings and be a place where all generations are keen to work, play and live. We want the CBD to thrive and provide entertainment for all.

City of Gold Coast (City) will support our local artists and cultural community through new initiatives and ensure they have the opportunities they need to thrive.

Culture Strategy

Check out the City’s Culture Strategy 2023 which details three major catalysts for change, delivering unprecedented opportunities for cultural development and transformation and exploring the four big ideas or strategic outcomes that will fuel the strategic vision – Built on creativity, transformed by imagination.

Busking

Musical busking is currently being permitted at certain locations within the Gold Coast CBD- Southport.

Busking activates different parts of the Gold Coast CBD and helps develop cultural diversity and interesting experiences for visitors and locals.